In parlance of No. 45, ‘the truth’ means ‘lies’

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May 20, 2017 at 2:01 AM

Jerry DePalma needs to step away from the dark Fox bubble and into the Cape Cod spring sunlight (rare as it’s been this year), as the former stifles analytical and creative thought (“Democrats look hard but won’t find any lies,” Letters, May 14).

Each time I witness a Trump spokesman pre-empt media discussion with the newest version of “I wouldn’t lie to you,” I brace myself for the torrent of lies/half-truths so sure to follow. They’re guaranteed to originate from this blustering, arrogant so-called leader claiming his right to discuss classified information with our enemies without American press present, without any concern for the international impact(s) of his endless, reckless (and often contradictory) statements.

Are we still vetting Mr. Obama’s vitals (Social Security card, college records, etc.) without current relevance, while the greater truth(s) — perhaps buried in No. 45’s taxes — could explain his ongoing business dealings concurrent with his presidential actions (conflicts of interest?)? The greater — and more critical to our nation — uncertainties here? With No. 45 and his silent, overpaid congressional enablers in charge, we may never know.

Randy Johnson

East Falmouth

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